US Bridges

US 82 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 1.3 Mi.E. Lamar CO Line · Structure no. 011940004512256

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,679
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 over Wildcat Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,679 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,470 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 82
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.3 Mi.E. Lamar CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65694, -95.28999
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,679 (2020)
Projected traffic7,470 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 82 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 5,679 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 82 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.